The bill amends Section 16-6I-2 of the Code of Alabama 1975, specifically revising the definitions related to the eligibility of principals and assistant principals for annual stipends under the School Principal Leadership and Mentoring Act. Key insertions include a detailed definition of "Assistant Principal," which specifies that they must be certified and employed full-time to assist the principal in managing a public school. Additionally, the definition of "Principal" has been expanded to include similar positions such as Career and Technical Education Building Administrators and Alternative School Administrators, emphasizing their roles in overseeing operations and supervising teachers at standalone facilities.

The bill also modifies the definition of "High-Poverty School" by changing the criteria for free and reduced lunch certification from a general provision to a specific percentage requirement of 75% or greater. Furthermore, it removes references to certain types of support schools in the definition of "Low-Performing School," streamlining the criteria for identifying such schools. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025, following its passage through both the Senate and House of Representatives.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 16-6I-2
Enrolled: 16-6I-2